American Airlines Flight 77

The World

Bin Laden’s death — professional and personal significance

Conflict & Justice

Ted Olson was former Solicitor General under President George W.Bush. His wife Barbara was on American Airlines flight 77, which was flown into the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. He speaks with anchor Lisa Mullins about his reaction to the news.

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